I attended a Quran recitation session at the mosque. Most of the guests were my neighbors, though I didn’t even know them. At the end of the session, I made small talk with someone who seemed to be part of the event organizing committee because I saw him handing out small yellow books to the guests. I said, “Because of that book, this event is running well.” He replied with an upset tone, “No, the reciter has memorized everything (hafizh). It’s not because of this book. I can take back all the books I shared to prove it.” He looked angry with me, so I didn’t respond and ended the conversation.
I went back home and took a self-driving bus—an autonomous bus with no driver inside. I felt excited because the bus would stop when the traffic light turned red and continue on its route as soon as the light turned green. The bus knew when to turn left or right, slowing down or stopping when there was an obstacle in the middle of the street, such as a crowd of people. But strangely, the bus didn’t take me home. Instead, it brought me back to the mosque.
I got off the bus and walked into a building. I stepped into a room and saw a woman lying on a mattress. She looked sick. Beside the mattress, there was a shaman standing and trying to heal her. I left the room and encountered another shaman walking toward that room. I didn’t know him, but his face seemed familiar.
Interpretation & Reflection
1. The Angry Response
This part of my dream might symbolize a sense of disconnect or misunderstanding with people around me. I was trying to engage in friendly small talk, but the person responded harshly. This could reflect a situation in my waking life where I feel my intentions are misunderstood, or I might have recently experienced a moment of tension when communicating with others.
The lesson here could be that sometimes our good intentions are not always received well, and it’s okay to walk away when communication doesn’t go as expected. I have to be mindful of how I communicate, especially with unfamiliar people in unfamiliar situations.
2. The Autonomous Bus
The self-driving bus represents technology, progress, or perhaps the path of life itself that seems to be moving without my control. Although it seems exciting and efficient, the fact that it didn’t take me home but instead brought me back to the mosque could symbolize a feeling of being brought back to a familiar or unresolved issue, especially one related to spirituality, faith, or community (the mosque).
This part could suggest that I am on a journey in life that feels automated or out of my control. The return to the mosque could also represent a feeling of being stuck in a loop, returning to the same issues despite my efforts to move forward.
In summary, the dream could be telling me to pay attention to where my life is taking me, some aspects of my life are unfolding in ways beyond my control, but I am being guided back to something important possibly spiritual or personal growth.
3. The Sick Woman and the Shaman
The sick woman may symbolize an aspect of myself is in need of healing—whether physical, emotional, or spiritual. The presence of the shamans suggests a search for healing or guidance from an external source. The fact that I saw two shamans, and one seemed familiar, might indicate that I am seeking solutions or help, possibly from both traditional and familiar sources.
The presence of a “familiar” shaman suggests that I may already know or have the tools for healing or guidance, but I may not fully recognize them yet. It could also symbolize a need to trust both external and internal sources of wisdom to resolve an issue.